Enrollment
160
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Three Lakes, WI
Three Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Three Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551485001928
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Lakes Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Three Lakes · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Lakes Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Lakes Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Three Lakes, WI.
School address
District: Three Lakes School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551485001928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Lakes Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Lakes Elementary
Three Lakes Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, enrolling 160 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Three Lakes School District spends $20,939 per pupil, 40% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Three Lakes School District also operates Three Lakes High (156 students) and Sugar Camp Elementary (111 students) alongside Three Lakes Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Three Lakes Elementary compares
Three Lakes Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
91.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Three Lakes Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Lakes School District, which includes Three Lakes Elementary.
$20,939
Per student
+40%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.4%
State 11.5%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Three Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Camp Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Lakes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Three Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Three Lakes Elementary?
Three Lakes Elementary has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Three Lakes, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Lakes Elementary?
40.4% of students at Three Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Three Lakes Elementary is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Three Lakes, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Lakes Elementary?
Three Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Three Lakes Elementary rank among public schools in Three Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Lakes Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Three Lakes, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Three Lakes on the city page.
Is Three Lakes Elementary a good school?
Three Lakes Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Three Lakes School District?
Besides Three Lakes Elementary, Three Lakes School District also operates Three Lakes High (156 students), Sugar Camp Elementary (111 students), and Three Lakes Junior High (73 students). See the Three Lakes School District district page for the complete list.
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